The Bloody Chamber Essay Topics & Writing Assignments

The Bloody Chamber is based on a fairy tale called Blue Beard. What are the mechanics of a fairy tale in terms of:
1) Language
2) Character
3) Structure

The Bloody Chamber is based on a fairy tale called Blue Beard. What are the mechanics of a fairy tale in terms of:

1) Language

2) Character

3) Structure

Angela Carter is known as a feminist writer. Do you think the Bloody Chamber is an example of feminist literature? Give two examples from the story to support your argument.

Angela Carter is known as a feminist writer. Do you think the Bloody Chamber is an example of feminist literature? Give two examples from the story to support your argument.

The book is set in Brittany in France. Why do you think Carter sets her story here? What meaning does it add? What difference do you think there would be in the story if it was set in another country or region?